The Russian invasion of Ukraine has uprooted Europe and continues to cast ripple effects throughout the globe. This is causing traditionally neutral countries such as Finland and Sweden to reconsider their place in Europe, and to consider joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, better known as NATO. If the goal of Vladimir Putin’s unnecessary invasion of Ukraine is to … [Read more...]
We Have a Problem: Giving Weapons to Ukraine Depleted Our Ammo
Sharing is caring, and since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the United States has been using its generosity to supply the underdog nation with plenty of weaponry. But as the U.S. sends weapons to Ukraine, we're starting to see a growing problem — we’re running out of ammo. Our stockpiles were always going to get lighter sending weapons to Ukraine, but some experts … [Read more...]
Nuclear Deterrence: Keeping the World Alive Since 1949
Nuclear war. The thing we’ve all been trying to avoid since we figured out how to do it. Nuclear deterrence. The way we try to avoid it. Unlike other forms of warfare, all destructive in their own right, nuclear weapons bring massive payloads to areas with a single strike. Since 1945, the world has learned the power of nuclear weapons, and it’s been a catch-22 from then on … [Read more...]
Thule Air Base: Discover the Base You Weren’t Supposed To Know About
In 1951, geographer and cultural expert Jean Malaurie of France and his fellow Inuit explorer and friend Kutikitsoq became the first people to reach the North Geomagnetic Pole using a dog sled. This accomplishment, among many others, would solidify Malaurie’s legacy, but on their way back, another discovery was made. Unbeknownst to Malaurie, a military institution had been … [Read more...]
Military Plane Crashes in 2022 Causing Concerns Among Branches
Some things come with the territory. This sentiment is only further amplified when risky behaviors are implemented. Chefs burn themselves from time to time, professional athletes are likely to get injured over the course of a career, and even the most attentive accountant is going to make a rounding error that will need correction. We are human. Even outside of the human … [Read more...]
The NATO Response Force Has Been Activated, Here’s What It Does
For the first time in history, the NATO Response Force has been activated and stands ready to strike if necessary. But what does that mean for America, Europe, and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict? More like this: Ukraine and Russia WWI Treaty Casts Large Shadow Amid Current Crisis Did NATO Activate Response Force? Yes, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has … [Read more...]